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   What does incisiveness mean?

   • Define incisiveness. incisiveness synonyms, incisiveness pronunciation, incisiveness translation, English dictionary definition of incisiveness. adj. Penetrating, clear, and sharp, as in operation or expression: an incisive mind; incisive comments. in·ci′sive·ly adv. in·ci′sive·ness n.

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   What does incisive mean in medical terms?

   • In the medical context, 'incisive' is pertaining to the incisors or relating to the act of cutting. It can also refer to an incision, which is the act of cutting into tissue for diagnostic, exploratory, or confirmatory purposes.

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   What is the difference between decisive and incisive?

   • Decisive is the adjective form of the verb decide, meaning making a firm and conclusive decision. Incisive, on the other hand, has both a literal and figurative meaning. In its figurative use, which is more common, it refers to being sharp, penetrating, or insightful. For example, an incisive comment can cut through complex issues and provide new insights.

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   How do you use incisive in a sentence?

   • You use incisive to describe a person when you approve of their ability to think and express their ideas clearly, briefly, and forcefully. He is a very shrewd operator with an incisive mind. What is this an image of?

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   Where did the word incisive come from?

   • The earliest known use of the word incisive is in the early 1500s. OED's earliest evidence for incisive is from 1528, in the writing of Thomas Paynell, translator. incisive is a borrowing from Latin. Etymons: Latin incīsīvus.

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   What is the meaning of indecisive?

   • Indecisive means not definite or conclusive. For example, the battle was fierce but indecisive and both sides were forced to fight on. A person who is indecisive is hesitant or vacillating and unable to decide easily.

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   in·ci·sive. ( in-sī'siv) 1. Cutting; having the power to cut. 2. Relating to the incisor teeth. Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012.

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   The meaning of INCISIVE is impressively direct and decisive (as in manner or presentation). How to use incisive in a sentence. Did you know?

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   INCISIVE definition: 1. expressing an idea or opinion in a clear and direct way that shows good understanding of what is…. Learn more.

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   Define incisive. incisive synonyms, incisive pronunciation, incisive translation, English dictionary definition of incisive. adj. Penetrating, clear, and sharp, as in operation or expression: an incisive mind; incisive comments. in·ci′sive·ly adv. in·ci′sive·ness n.

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   You use incisive to describe a person, their thoughts, or their speech when you approve of their ability to think and express their ideas clearly, briefly, and forcefully.

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   Incisive definition: penetrating; cutting; biting; trenchant. See examples of INCISIVE used in a sentence.

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   There are seven meanings listed in OED's entry for the word incisive, two of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.